On Saturday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., visitors to the Wade House
historic site in Greenbush will have the opportunity to discover 19
local history organizations from four counties with hosted displays in
the new Visitor Center.

A local program that enables people to come together with mutual
respect, promoting personal growth and a positive global perspective is
looking for host families in the area.
The STS Foundation, based in
Massachusetts allows families to host students from abroad. Senior Local
Coordinator Penny Benzschawel and her husband Bob hosted their first
student in 2012.

Kiel native Britanni Meinnert was a small-town girl with big-time dreams of using higher education to experience the world.
“I
initially got into the hospitality industry major so that I could get
out of this area,” Meinnert said with a smile. “But I never left. I
think it just speaks volumes about what we have to offer right here in
our backyard.”

Two rehabilitated bald eagles were released back to the wild on Monday, Jan. 4.
Wildlife
rehabilitator Pat Fischer along with Don Baumgarter released the
immature bald eagles at Fritse Park in the town of Menasha

Renee Juckem of Kiel was struggling, but she remained determined to
continue her path toward a bachelor’s degree from Lakeland College.
Enrolled
in an intermediate algebra course, her first math class in more than 20
years, Juckem felt lost. Fortunately, Yuge Li came into her life.
“Yuge started out as my tutor, but became a great friend,” Juckem said.